After healing Big Bear amongst the rubble, Shamash can get as far as the cave entrance but no further. Everyone else (besides Big Bear) would be able to get outside the cave, and even further if they ran.
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Big Bear will use his movement and action to dash towards the cave entrance, keeping track to make sure everyone else is able to get out. "Let's get out of here!"
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Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Yed will follow the group towards the exit, at the back the party. He will try to be a barrier for any pursuing enemies, with him trying to cover anyone who will be getting attacked. (Essentially trying to take the damage instead of them, if there is attack)
OOC: I’ll roll an athletics to see if he’s able to react in time? You let me know DM if this not possible or just requires a different roll. ATHLETICS: 14
Ena rushes out with the rest of the group. Yed defends the rear, and the torchlight recedes from the caverns. From the darkness, another goblin arrow slides through the air, aiming for the hulking goliath.
Attack: 16 Damage: 8
Doc shoots back!
Attack: 13 Damage: 6
The sound of the stream becomes much louder. The passage is suddenly filled with a mighty roar, as a huge surge of rushing water pours down from above!
Yed STR Save: 23 Shamash STR Save: 11
Yed holds his ground, but Shamash is swept away down the stream and out of the cave, taking 1 damage as the water jostles him. He's deposited, prone, about 30 feet later on the banks of the engorged stream.
Horatio Hirschfeld - Squire imbued with fae powers, in the Coliseum of Conquest (W2/L1) DM for Reavers of Harkenwold, and sometimes The Fighting Grounds of the Coliseum
Ena tries to catch her breath as she recovers from the run. She struggles to stay on her feet, wary from having been knocked unconscious several times in the past few minutes, and begins to look for an appropriate space to hide so that the group could recuperate.
"I wouldn't mind a bit of a rest. The damn goblins keep targeting me! It's probably because they're afraid. Anyway, should we make a campfire or something?"
Taking Big Bear's offered hand, Shamash stands up, and then looks around for a place to hide for a short rest. "Friends, I can stand guard while you rest, but lets get a little bit away from the cave entrance before we do that. I'm a bit lost in these woods, should we go hide in this thicket? Or possibly cross the stream and hide back down the trail a bit?"
Big Bear is going to search the surrounding area for a spot that would be thick with trees with some space to keep watch on the cave and surrounding area.
SURVIVAL 7
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Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Big Bear finds a thicket of fir trees not far away, where the entrance of the cave is somewhat visible, although some bushes block parts of the view.
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(9)(12)
The group prepares to lay low in the thicket for a while. You tend to your wounds and try to get some brief rest while Shamash keeps watch. He doesn't see anything come out of or go in to the cave. (Everyone except Shamash completes a short rest and may roll your hit dice.)
Horatio Hirschfeld - Squire imbued with fae powers, in the Coliseum of Conquest (W2/L1) DM for Reavers of Harkenwold, and sometimes The Fighting Grounds of the Coliseum
“Well that didn’t go too well for us.” mumbled Yed under his breath as he went to lean against a tree to his side. They'd only been in there mere minutes and they’d already had two members fall. His whole body seems tense as he slowly begins fiddling with the blue feather at his ear. He seems to be a million miles away as he sits in silence on the floor, with his back facing a tree. After awhile of watching the comforting figure of Big Bear begin his rest, Yed will look at Ena, Doc, and Shamash. They’d all already come so close to death, and he’d done nothing to prevent it. He will spend the short rest relaxing, drawing the shape of a dragon into the dirt with his spear and absentmindedly fiddling with the erring.
wiping some slobber off the side of his face, with a snore that was a little jolting, Big Bear wakes with a start, but recovers almost immediately.
Huh?!, hmm. That could have gone better. So, we know that somewhere in there is information on possibly our employer. We also know there are more goblins, well, at least one unless Doc finished him off during our retreat. We know they can flood the stream, maybe they can do it again? It’s dark in there, and there are some wolves, although I may be able to befriend them even more with some more jerky. The path I tried to climb up is very fragile but not impossible to climb, and likely connects to that bridge. What can we do to prevent getting overwhelmed again?
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Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Doc sighs, tightening his own bandages. "I am rather taken aback by these goblins' efficiency... It's troubling to say the least. Positioning and the lack of light continue to be frustrating thorns as well. With the element of surprise mostly gone, we should proceed inside with our lights as soon as it is needed. They'll likely be alert. I'd suggest we return to where we saw the wolves. If there's an alternative route through there, it may be less protected and we could find our way behind their prepared defenses."
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Current PC's: Alantha Seradorr - Half-Drow Bardlock Titus Conrad - Human Tempest Cleric, servant of Valkur Melissa MacFarland - Kalashtar Knowledge Cleric Randolph the Red - Nomadic Firbolg Druid Retired PC's: Gene Erros - Human Know. Cleric, Div. Wizard of Oghma Barrik Boulderbrow - Dwarven Abjuration Fighter Veldrin Xorlarrin - Renegade Drow Hexblade Hrolf Hammerhand - Dwarven Forge Cleric of Moradin
Ena collapses onto the ground, surprised at how exhausted she had felt. She reaches into her backpack and consumes some of her simple rations, and she exhales loudly after taking some heavy gulps of water. "I was holding back on them before! Next time I won't show any mercy." She yawns, tired after the meal and the constant action. She glances silently at the others, grimly considering how she would have died ten times over if she were alone. She was speaking truthfully; she'd been reserving her more powerful spells in preparation for a stronger threat. But even so, even she could acknowledge how powerless she was alone. She went down twice in quick succession, after all. She couldn't afford to be so weak.
After a while, Ena dozes off and takes a short nap, but it's light enough that she'd awaken at even the slightest bit of urgent activity.
Shamash tries as hard as he can to keep his eyes on the clearing outside the cave. He really wants to make sure he doesn't let everyone down.
After hearing Doc, he says "I agree, the element of surprise is gone. So when we go back in, let us dispose of stealth. I propose that Yed and I take the lead, and whatever we do, we just boldly move in that direction, with the torches out so we can all see. We aren't going to surprise anyone, so let us close the distance and attack the sneaky goblins as quickly as we can. I don't want to be anywhere near the bridge anymore, until we can get on top of it. I think either the room with the wolves, or the passage where Big Bear fell would be a good place to go. But whatever we do, once we are in the cave, let's move quickly and not worry about sneaking. I'm terrible at sneaking anyway."
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“I’ll acquiesce to whatever is decided by the group. But I wouldn’t mind taking the lead with Shamash, it’s better one of us catch a stray arrow than one of you.” Shared Yed as he overheard the group’s discussions over what to do next.
Shamash runs to Ena, uses Lay on Hands for 1 HP, then yells to everyone else, "RUN! Regroup outside the cave mouth!"
Once Ena is up, Shamash uses the rest of his movement to head towards the cave mouth (and gets outside if possible)
After healing Big Bear amongst the rubble, Shamash can get as far as the cave entrance but no further. Everyone else (besides Big Bear) would be able to get outside the cave, and even further if they ran.
Horatio Hirschfeld - Squire imbued with fae powers, in the Coliseum of Conquest (W2/L1)
DM for Reavers of Harkenwold, and sometimes The Fighting Grounds of the Coliseum
Big Bear will use his movement and action to dash towards the cave entrance, keeping track to make sure everyone else is able to get out.
"Let's get out of here!"
Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress
Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Doc runs towards the exit, but holds his action to fire a shot at any pursuing or visible enemies.
(In the event of triggering action:)
Attack: 23 Damage: 8
Current PC's:
Alantha Seradorr - Half-Drow Bardlock
Titus Conrad - Human Tempest Cleric, servant of Valkur
Melissa MacFarland - Kalashtar Knowledge Cleric
Randolph the Red - Nomadic Firbolg Druid
Retired PC's:
Gene Erros - Human Know. Cleric, Div. Wizard of Oghma
Barrik Boulderbrow - Dwarven Abjuration Fighter
Veldrin Xorlarrin - Renegade Drow Hexblade
Hrolf Hammerhand - Dwarven Forge Cleric of Moradin
Yed will follow the group towards the exit, at the back the party. He will try to be a barrier for any pursuing enemies, with him trying to cover anyone who will be getting attacked. (Essentially trying to take the damage instead of them, if there is attack)
OOC: I’ll roll an athletics to see if he’s able to react in time? You let me know DM if this not possible or just requires a different roll.
ATHLETICS: 14
Ena rushes out with the rest of the group. Yed defends the rear, and the torchlight recedes from the caverns. From the darkness, another goblin arrow slides through the air, aiming for the hulking goliath.
Attack: 16 Damage: 8
Doc shoots back!
Attack: 13 Damage: 6
The sound of the stream becomes much louder. The passage is suddenly filled with a mighty roar, as a huge surge of rushing water pours down from above!
Yed STR Save: 23
Shamash STR Save: 11
Yed holds his ground, but Shamash is swept away down the stream and out of the cave, taking 1 damage as the water jostles him. He's deposited, prone, about 30 feet later on the banks of the engorged stream.
Horatio Hirschfeld - Squire imbued with fae powers, in the Coliseum of Conquest (W2/L1)
DM for Reavers of Harkenwold, and sometimes The Fighting Grounds of the Coliseum
Big Bear walks over to Shamash, offering a hand
Need a hand? Let’s find a defensible hiding spot near the cave so we can regroup
OOC We Need at least a short rest and a solid plan before we head back in
Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress
Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Ena tries to catch her breath as she recovers from the run. She struggles to stay on her feet, wary from having been knocked unconscious several times in the past few minutes, and begins to look for an appropriate space to hide so that the group could recuperate.
"I wouldn't mind a bit of a rest. The damn goblins keep targeting me! It's probably because they're afraid. Anyway, should we make a campfire or something?"
Taking Big Bear's offered hand, Shamash stands up, and then looks around for a place to hide for a short rest. "Friends, I can stand guard while you rest, but lets get a little bit away from the cave entrance before we do that. I'm a bit lost in these woods, should we go hide in this thicket? Or possibly cross the stream and hide back down the trail a bit?"
Big Bear is going to search the surrounding area for a spot that would be thick with trees with some space to keep watch on the cave and surrounding area.
SURVIVAL 7
Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress
Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Big Bear finds a thicket of fir trees not far away, where the entrance of the cave is somewhat visible, although some bushes block parts of the view.
Horatio Hirschfeld - Squire imbued with fae powers, in the Coliseum of Conquest (W2/L1)
DM for Reavers of Harkenwold, and sometimes The Fighting Grounds of the Coliseum
This seems like a good place to lay low and rest.
Big Bear is going to sit down, propping himself against one of the fir trees and take a restful snooze
SR hit die :10
Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress
Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Shamash will keep a lookout from their hiding space while the others rest:
Wisdom (perception): 9
(9)(12)
The group prepares to lay low in the thicket for a while. You tend to your wounds and try to get some brief rest while Shamash keeps watch. He doesn't see anything come out of or go in to the cave.
(Everyone except Shamash completes a short rest and may roll your hit dice.)
Horatio Hirschfeld - Squire imbued with fae powers, in the Coliseum of Conquest (W2/L1)
DM for Reavers of Harkenwold, and sometimes The Fighting Grounds of the Coliseum
“Well that didn’t go too well for us.” mumbled Yed under his breath as he went to lean against a tree to his side. They'd only been in there mere minutes and they’d already had two members fall. His whole body seems tense as he slowly begins fiddling with the blue feather at his ear. He seems to be a million miles away as he sits in silence on the floor, with his back facing a tree. After awhile of watching the comforting figure of Big Bear begin his rest, Yed will look at Ena, Doc, and Shamash. They’d all already come so close to death, and he’d done nothing to prevent it. He will spend the short rest relaxing, drawing the shape of a dragon into the dirt with his spear and absentmindedly fiddling with the erring.
wiping some slobber off the side of his face, with a snore that was a little jolting, Big Bear wakes with a start, but recovers almost immediately.
Huh?!, hmm. That could have gone better. So, we know that somewhere in there is information on possibly our employer. We also know there are more goblins, well, at least one unless Doc finished him off during our retreat. We know they can flood the stream, maybe they can do it again? It’s dark in there, and there are some wolves, although I may be able to befriend them even more with some more jerky. The path I tried to climb up is very fragile but not impossible to climb, and likely connects to that bridge. What can we do to prevent getting overwhelmed again?
Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress
Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Doc sighs, tightening his own bandages.
"I am rather taken aback by these goblins' efficiency... It's troubling to say the least. Positioning and the lack of light continue to be frustrating thorns as well. With the element of surprise mostly gone, we should proceed inside with our lights as soon as it is needed. They'll likely be alert. I'd suggest we return to where we saw the wolves. If there's an alternative route through there, it may be less protected and we could find our way behind their prepared defenses."
Current PC's:
Alantha Seradorr - Half-Drow Bardlock
Titus Conrad - Human Tempest Cleric, servant of Valkur
Melissa MacFarland - Kalashtar Knowledge Cleric
Randolph the Red - Nomadic Firbolg Druid
Retired PC's:
Gene Erros - Human Know. Cleric, Div. Wizard of Oghma
Barrik Boulderbrow - Dwarven Abjuration Fighter
Veldrin Xorlarrin - Renegade Drow Hexblade
Hrolf Hammerhand - Dwarven Forge Cleric of Moradin
Ena collapses onto the ground, surprised at how exhausted she had felt. She reaches into her backpack and consumes some of her simple rations, and she exhales loudly after taking some heavy gulps of water. "I was holding back on them before! Next time I won't show any mercy." She yawns, tired after the meal and the constant action. She glances silently at the others, grimly considering how she would have died ten times over if she were alone. She was speaking truthfully; she'd been reserving her more powerful spells in preparation for a stronger threat. But even so, even she could acknowledge how powerless she was alone. She went down twice in quick succession, after all. She couldn't afford to be so weak.
After a while, Ena dozes off and takes a short nap, but it's light enough that she'd awaken at even the slightest bit of urgent activity.
SR Hit Die: 7
Shamash tries as hard as he can to keep his eyes on the clearing outside the cave. He really wants to make sure he doesn't let everyone down.
After hearing Doc, he says "I agree, the element of surprise is gone. So when we go back in, let us dispose of stealth. I propose that Yed and I take the lead, and whatever we do, we just boldly move in that direction, with the torches out so we can all see. We aren't going to surprise anyone, so let us close the distance and attack the sneaky goblins as quickly as we can. I don't want to be anywhere near the bridge anymore, until we can get on top of it. I think either the room with the wolves, or the passage where Big Bear fell would be a good place to go. But whatever we do, once we are in the cave, let's move quickly and not worry about sneaking. I'm terrible at sneaking anyway."
“I’ll acquiesce to whatever is decided by the group. But I wouldn’t mind taking the lead with Shamash, it’s better one of us catch a stray arrow than one of you.” Shared Yed as he overheard the group’s discussions over what to do next.
SR HIT DIE: 4